Proxy advisors are undergoing a structural transformation, Glass Lewis and ISS are shifting from standardized recommendations to customizable, data-driven platforms. Kingsdale has long anticipated this pivot, with an advisory model built on investor segmentation and tailored engagement.
- Glass Lewis to sunset its house policy by 2027, offering four AI-informed research lenses.
- ISS introduces GOV360 and Custom Lens, signaling a shift toward data-only proxy infrastructure.
- Regulatory pressure intensifies: Texas SB 2337 and H.R. 4098 challenge proxy advisor influence.
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* Source: Bloomberg Global Shareholder Activism League Tables FY2025 and LSEG Global Shareholder Activism Review FY2025.
#2025 and 2026 indicate proxy seasons: July 2024 to June 2026.